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P931 RGJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 RGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,641 miles

side step mounts corroded(offside very corroded)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,912 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,991 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight freeplay in steering box

wipers smeering screen

Fail 21 Feb 2008 89,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,637 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLOUM

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,439 miles

front brakes low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P931 RGJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P931 RGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P931 RGJ registered?

P931 RGJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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